Description
Easy salted caramel crunch cookies with chewy centers, crisp edges, gooey caramel bits, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- 3. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- 4. Stir in flour and baking soda just until a soft dough forms.
- 5. Fold in caramel bits evenly.
- 6. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies apart.
- 7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- 8. Remove from oven and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.
- 9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake for the best chewy texture.
- Chopped toffee bits can be added for extra crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: salted caramel cookies,easy cookies,caramel crunch cookies,sweet salty dessert